Hummer H3. Manual — part 1228

WINDSHIELD SIDE REVEAL MOLDING REPLACEMENT

Fig. 19: Windshield Pillar Reveal Molding Replacement
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement

Callout

Component Name

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the non functional air inlet grille panel. Refer to Non-Functional Air Inlet

Grille Panel Replacement .

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

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SPARE WHEEL STOWAGE OUTER COVER REPLACEMENT

Fig. 20: Identifying Spare Wheel Stowage Outer Cover
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Spare Wheel Stowage Outer Cover Replacement

2. Open either the left or right front door and release the auxiliary weatherstrip up to the

roof header to access the windshield side reveal molding screws.

1

Screws, Windshield Reveal Molding (Qty: 2)
Tip: Pull reveal molding forward to release the tabs from the integral
retention clips.

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)

2

Molding, Windshield Reveal

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier.

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2. Remove the 4 nuts from the spare tire carrier studs.

3. Remove the spare tire carrier.

4. Remove the 4 spare tire carrier studs from the liftgate.

1

Spare Wheel Carrier Assembly

2

Spare Wheel Carrier Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tip:

Apply LOCTITE® Blue, 242 to the threads prior to installing the spare
wheel carrier bolts to the liftgate.

Tighten the 4 bolts in sequence as shown.

Tighten: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

3

Spare Wheel Stowage Inner Cover Assembly

4

Spare Wheel Stowage Outer Cover Assembly

Procedure

1. Align the outer cover hinge to the inner cover hinge.

2. If the outer cover sags, remove the 4 bolts holding the outer hinge to the

outer cover.

3. Place the outer cover in the Full Open position and swing the outer

hinge to the closed position.

4. Measure from the floor to the top bar of the outer hinge at the

outermost vertical mounting plate.

5. Using the palm of the hand, pry upward on the outer hinge and re-

measure from the floor to the same location as previously measured on
the outer hinge.

6. Continue using the previous adjustment steps until the proper amount of

height of the hinge outer is achieved to obtain the proper alignment of
the Inner to Outer panels.

5

Spare Wheel Carrier Hinge Bolt

Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

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6

Gas Strut Bolt

Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

7

Spare Wheel Assembly

8

Spare Wheel Assembly Nut (Qty: 3)

Tighten: 136 N.m (100 lb ft)

2007 Hummer H3

2007 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Exterior Trim - H3